December 2025 Holiday Events in Pocatello, ID
If you are searching for Pocatello Idaho events this December, you are in the right place. This guide covers every day of the month so you can plan outings, support local businesses, and enjoy the season. Whether you are looking for family friendly activities, holiday celebrations, or things to do this weekend in Pocatello, this list will help you make the most of December.
December 2025 Events and Activities in Pocatello, ID
The mall Santa will be at Station Square every Thurs-Sun
The Ice Palace in Rigby, ID is back this year!
Santa’s mailbox THAT WRITES BACK! 4832 Wiltshire St.
Christmas Lights Tour Dec 19-24
Palace Theater “A Christmas Carol”
Best Sledding Spots:
Ammon Park
East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center
Bistline Park
Bonneville Park
Bartz Field
Monday, December 1, 2025
Furnish Grand Opening | 345 S. 2nd. Ave. | 1-7pm
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Floor Hockey Free Clinic | 995 S. Arthur Ave. | 6:30-8pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Pint Night for ISU Bengal Bridge Program | Jim Dandy | 5-8pm
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Christmas at the Yellowstone | The Yellowstone Restaurant | 5:30-8:30pm
Wreath Making Class } Enchantments | 7pm
Friday, December 5, 2025
Christmas Tree Lighting | Lookout Point (Near Fountain) | 5pm
First Friday Art Walk | Downtown Pocatello | 5-8pm
Candlelight Music | KIND Conservatory Recital Hall 412 W Center | 6:30pm
A Boogie Woogie Bash | Pocatello Theatricals | 7-9pm
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Pancake Breakfast | Veterans Memorial Building | 8-11am
Christmas for the Animals | Bannock Humane Society | 9am-4pm
Goodbye Hello Craft Show | MEC Center | 10am-5pm
Santa @ Pocatello Model Railroad Open House | B-59 S Harrison Ave. | 10am-2pm
Santa’s Winter Wonderland | Pocatello Elk’s Lodge | 12-4pm
Christmas Around the World | Holy Spirit | 6pm
Krampus Party | Pocatello Elk’s Lodge | 6-8pm
Paint Night | Clydesdale | 7pm
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Monday, December 8, 2025
Science Trivia | Jim Dandy Brewing | 6:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
ISU’s President’s Breakfast | ISU Alumni Center | 8-9:30am
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Favorite Things Exchange | Farm and Hive (Inkom) | 6-7:30pm
Friday, December 12, 2025
Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge | The Gamery | 6-8pm
Christmas Social and Cookie Swap | Poky Social Club | 6-8pm
Joy to the World | Stephens Performing Arts Center | 7:30pm
Adult Skate Ugly Sweater Night | Deleta Skating | 10pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Breakfast with Santa | Palace Theater | 9am & 11am
Stockings for Wildlife | Zoo Idaho | 10am-3pm
Christmas Market | Riverwoods Events Venue | 10am-4pm
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa | 1150 N 8th Ave (Connections CU) | 11am-2pm
Christmas Carnival | Teton Honda | 1-4pm
Christmas Night Lights Ride (Parade Style) | OK Ward Park | 6pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Breakfast with the Grinch | Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel | 8am-1pm
Monday, December 15, 2025
Laughing all the Way | Pocatello High School | 7pm
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Nutcracker (Alliance Academy of Dance) | Century High School | 7pm
Friday, December 19, 2025
Holiday Gift and Craft Market | Station Square | 11am-5pm
Winter Farmer’s Market | Museum of Clean Event Center | 12-5pm
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
The Nutcracker (Alliance Academy of Dance) | Century High School | 7pm
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Breakfast with Santa | Palace Theater | 9am & 11am
Donuts with the Grinch | Red Lion Hotel | 10:45am-1pm
Holiday Gift and Craft Market | Station Square | 11am-5pm
Winter Farmer’s Market | Museum of Clean Event Center | 12-5pm
The Nutcracker (Alliance Academy of Dance) | Century High School | 2 & 7pm
Paint Night | Gate City Coffee | 6pm
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Breakfast with the Grinch | Shoshone Bannock Casino Hotel | 8am-1pm
Holiday Gift and Craft Market | Station Square | 11am-5pm
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
Monday, December 22, 2025
Yuletide Community Potluck | The Glen Allen Project | 3-7pm
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
Science Trivia | Jim Dandy Brewing | 6:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Lights Tour on a Hay Ride | Hiskey & Butte | 6-8pm
Thursday, December 25, 2025
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Indoor and ongoing Activity Ideas:
The Palace Theater Dinner Shows
Museum of Clean/My World Discovery Museum
Go see a cheap movie ($2.50 Tuesdays!)
Bowling (Tough Guy Lanes, ISU Game Center)
Lava Hot Springs Indoor Pool and Kid’s Water Park
Mom Meet Up Walks-stroller and wagon friendly
Pocatello Rec Center Activities
December in Pocatello is full of ways to connect, explore, and enjoy the holidays. Save this page so you can easily check back as you plan your month. I hope this guide helps you discover something new and makes your December a little more fun.
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